View Full Version : Hot Springs to Damascus
stormcrow
05-24-2009, 21:08
Ok here is my trip report for my almost 200 mile section I did following the Speers Hot Springs Hang a month or so ago. I had soo much fun on this one. It was hard to get off of the trail but I missed my family too.
I learned many things on this trip. Even though I got excellent advice from NEST who is a hitchiking pro, I SUCK at hitchhiking! LOL. That was how I had to get back to Hot Springs and wow was I NOT good at it. I did a lot more walking than I wanted to for that part...Oh well.
I just put some pictures into a photobucket slide show. If anyone wants more detail let me know. I could not find my Stick pic before the trip so I was VERY sad about that. Anyway, here you go.
The link (http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i48/thorwren/hammock%20camping/Hot%20Springs%20Damascus%20section/?albumview=grid&fullsize=IMG_1727.jpg)
Great pics Storm, brought back some memories.
NCPatrick
05-24-2009, 21:27
Fantastic pics. Thank you.
GrizzlyAdams
05-24-2009, 21:34
great pics, thanks!
I liked seeing the view of the spot where Ed's hangs are, 'cause it looks like I'll be going to the June one with Mrs Grizz and the youngest. I expect we'll do some hiking.
That weekend you think about me on these cool trails, maybe canoeing or rafting or tubing in that river, and I'll think about you picking ticks up North <grin>
Grizz
Really nice pics! That's a beautiful hike. I hiked a portion of that about 8 years ago. It was really interesting to find out about the old hotel on Roan. Also, the rhodadendrum up there was spectacular!
slowhike
05-24-2009, 22:26
Nice trip! How did you use the ramps?
Sounds like a great trip and your pictures were great! Hopefully I'll be on the same boat soon.
sir White Wolf
05-25-2009, 00:29
Great Pic's SC Thanks for Sharing your trip with us :)
Great shots, stormcrow. I am SOOOO jealous.:shades:
animalcontrol
05-25-2009, 09:19
Great pics SC...can't wait to get up north
Nice way to start my morning .... living vicariously through your pictures!
Oh fortunate You...... you had a blast I can see.
Look forward to hiking with you in the Ticky Trees of Wild wisconsin!
all secure,
Shug
stormcrow
05-25-2009, 10:10
Thanks everyone. I DID have a blast. The AT is a very addicting place to be!
Nice trip! How did you use the ramps?
The ramps were a great little find. I mostly just pulled some up as I walked past them and ate them all. I soon found that I liked the more mild flavor of just the leaves better so I just snacked on them. Not long after that I had to give them a rest because they were beginning to give me a slight upset stomach. I had eaten alot by then though so it was no wonder. LOL.
Grizz, I was really hoping to get to see you on the northern hang since I did not get to talk to you much at Mt Rogers. That winter hang had sooo many people! F U N. Anyway, I am glad you will be out camping at least. Bring on the ticks!
Adam
great pics! glad you had a great time. next time find lone wolf and asked him for a shuttle!
headchange4u
05-25-2009, 12:46
Congrats on your hike. Looks like you really put that SWT to use.:D
Schneiderlein
05-25-2009, 13:33
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Jwils10783
06-02-2011, 17:00
Great pics, I'm leaving next week from Damascus, Hot Spring bound.
Thanks for getting me amped!
carolinasbackpacker
06-02-2011, 17:13
Great way to end the work day... For a minute I forgot that I had to go back to work tomorrow. Loved the pics and the reports. Thanks Stormcrow
Thanks for the pics. Love those mountain shots. Can't wait to hit the mountains myself. Now I am psyched!
Very Nice and thanks for Sharing, Sorry about your hat..